Apply Now for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship for promising African EdTech ventures ($60,000 equity-free funding awarded)
Application Deadline: 30 January 2026
Apply Now for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship for promising African EdTech ventures ($60,000 equity-free funding awarded)
About the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program designed to support promising African EdTech ventures. The Fellowship provides select EdTech companies with critical business and financial support, as well as insight into the science of learning, preparing them for scale, sustainability, and impact.
Catalyzing Innovation, Transforming Education
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program designed to support promising, African EdTech ventures. Implemented in partnership with innovation hubs and EdTech accelerators across Africa, the Fellowship provides select EdTech companies with critical business and financial support, as well as insight into the science of learning, preparing them for scale, sustainability, and impact.
By fostering collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship, this accelerator is dedicated to catalyzing positive change in education by equipping the next generation of learners with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Benefits
Mentorship Network
Specialized support from sector experts aligned with the unique challenges and opportunities of your startup
Accelerated Growth & Impact
Benefit from a structured curriculum designed to accelerate the growth and development of EdTech start-ups, and impact more lives
Market Access
Valuable opportunities to showcase your solutions to key stakeholders, expanding your reach and impact in the education sector
Funding Opportunities
Receive $60,000 equity-free funding and access other funding opportunities to fuel the growth and sustainability of your business
Is Your Business Eligible?
- To be eligible for the program, startups, SMEs, and NGOs can apply if they meet the following criteria.
- Your business must be registered in Ghana and have been in operation for at least 3 years.
- Additionally, you should offer a tech or tech-enabled solution aimed at enhancing educational outcomes across K-12, tertiary education, and vocational skills training by addressing key challenges.
- Your business should be at the growth stage and have achieved product-market fit with active users or customers.
- Startups with diverse and experienced teams are encouraged to apply.
Inclusive solutions that target underserved communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Process
The application process consists of three stages starting with the application form. Successful applicants will then proceed to the following stages.
Stage 1
Fill out and submit the application form online before the deadline
Stage 2
Shortlisted companies will be invited for a virtual pitch and interview
Stage 3
Final selection of startups onboarded into the program
After completing the program, startups will continue to receive support. They can consult with experts monthly during office hours, receive guidance on impact reporting and investment readiness, and participate in quarterly workshops and networking events.
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